Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: The color of the menstruation was a bit dark when it just started, but it returned to normal after a short while.Duration and frequency of this illness: Two times
Current general condition: The menstruation is delayed by half a month
Medical history:
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your condition, it can be considered as excess heat, and you may take some medications such as Feng Lun Hemostatic Tablets and Si Hong Dan for regulation.Precautions:
1. Maintain a pleasant mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, lower back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during the menstrual period, which are all normal and should not cause excessive concern.
2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infections. Keep the external genital area clean. Sexual intercourse is absolutely prohibited during the menstrual period. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change it frequently. Washed underwear should be dried in the sun.
4. Avoid cold, sour, spicy, and other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Those with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before the menstrual period and avoid stimulating foods like scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Those with qi and blood deficiency should increase their nutritional intake, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.